Oct 6, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Tickets are now on sale for the annual Great Lakes Great Chefs dinner benefitting NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute.
The Nov. 6 evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails, champagne, and a raw bar on the Great Lakes Campus catwalk, then moves to Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant at 7 p.m. for five amazing courses and a spectacular view. Guest chefs include GLCI alumni Chris Hoffman (Towne Plaza) and Jim Morse (The Boathouse) as well as Joseph George (Lochenheath), Dan Flynn (Barrel Back Inn) and Jeff Butzow (Fish Lads).
Tickets are $95 per person and can be purchased online or by calling (231) 995-1021.
Proceeds from this event will be used to bring talented chefs and others from the culinary world to the Great Lakes Culinary Institute to teach and work side by side with students. The event is presented by the Great Lakes Culinary Institute and Superior Foods.
Release date: october 6, 2015
For more information:
Patty Huhta
Great Lakes Culinary Institute
(231) 995-1376
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Oct 5, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Food Literacy encompasses the ideas of the community and access to good food, understanding where our food comes from, and the health of the people and environments as it relates to food. Express your Food Literacy with a story, poem, journalistic article, film, photograph, illustration, or design for the NMC Magazine. Deadline for submissions is October 26. (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Student News
Make the world your classroom! Check out NMC academic study abroad opportunities for spring and summer 2016 at nmc.edu/study-abroad.
As part of NMC’s Global Awareness initiative we offer opportunities in the following areas for short-term (less than three week) opportunities abroad. Each option has different criteria and may be associated with different programs: Austria, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Russia and South Africa. Current students are also eligible to receive up to $1000 in Global Opportunities Scholarships. Some experiences require a $250 deposit by November 20, 2015. (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
NMC faculty, staff and students can now use one of two online templates (first option shown to the right, Hawk Owl variation also available) to quickly create an email signature with contact information, the NMC logo and links to NMC’s main social media channels. Email signatures are automatically added to outgoing email messages and to email message responses. To see and copy the email signature template, and to learn more about customizing it, click here.
Note that not everyone will be able to view your email signature depending on their email program and settings. The Public Relations department is not able to troubleshoot issues with email signatures. (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Student News
The NMC Soccer Club dropped a hard fought match on the road at Cornerstone University JV. After going down 1-0 mid way through the first half, Cornerstone scored two goals within 5 minutes of the half to pull ahead. Noah Withey made a number of great saves in goal and Ryan Haworth, Andrew Bump and Nick Armour played very well in the back line despite the goals.
The Hawk Owls next soccer match is this Saturday, October 10, 2:45 kick off against Ferris State University soccer club. Game is at Traverse City Coast Guard Soccer complex. (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Did you miss TEDxTraverseCity or would you like to experience highlights from this year’s event? If this sounds like you, by all means, join us for the first TEDxTraverseCity Salon event of 2015. The event will take place Friday, October 16 and runs 9 a.m.-noon at the State Theatre. Reserve your free ticket here. Join the conversation! (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
The 2015 College Night, a MACRAO sanctioned event, is brought to you by the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District and Northwestern Michigan College. It will take place Tuesday, October 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Hagerty Center (715 East Front St . Traverse City.) High school students throughout the region have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 50 colleges, universities and military branches and learn about financial aid opportunities and scholarships.
Questions? Contact Scott Herzberg at (231) 995-2526, Josh Jacobson (231) 995-1051, or Cathy Meyer (231) 633-4710 (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Student News
Student jobs can be found on the Student MyNMC page under “Jobs On Campus.”
Grounds
Lab Assistant – Biology
Lab Assistant – Chemistry
Security Officer
White Pine Press Production Manager
White Pine Press Staff Designer
White Pine Press Staff Writer
White Pine Press Distribution Manager
Student Employee Office Assistant – President’s Office Assistant
Hawk’s Nest Front Desk Assistant
Financial Aid Office Assistant
Maritime Office Assistant (more…)
Oct 2, 2015 | Student News
Dear NMC Community,
I am writing to you this morning with a heavy heart after the tragic shooting Thursday at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. An event of this kind is always unsettling, but occurring as it did on a community college campus makes it hit closer to home for us at NMC. (more…)
Oct 1, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
NMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for October 15 with international student Prajakta Nivargi who will speak to attendees about India. The lecture will take place on Thursday, October 15 from 12:15 – 1:00 pm in Founders Hall, room 110. Guests are invited to bring lunch and/or coffee to enjoy while they listen. (more…)
Sep 30, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
The NMC Commitment Scholarship program is one of many non-profit organizations that you can donate to at this year’s Shop Your Community Day. On Saturday, November 14 every purchase you make at the store listed on this flyer will mean 15% of the sale will be donated to the organization of your choice! Support your favorite non-profit and get a jump on your holiday shopping! (more…)
Sep 30, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
September 30, 2015
Stephine Deeren doesn’t just go to work at Addiction Treatment Services. She fulfills her calling.
Her job as a detox care coordinator can be stressful, but Deeren, a 2013 NMC graduate, says that it’s worth it for the chance to help clients individually as well as to change community stigmas about substance abuse.
“It’s really rewarding in that you’re really making a difference,” she said.
What goes around, comes around. Back in high school, Deeren, now 26, was selected as an NMC Commitment Scholar. Since 1993, NMC has offered full-tuition Commitment Scholarships to promising first-generation college students who might not have the means to attend otherwise. The goal: to make a difference in their lives.
The class of 2019 will be inducted next week. Consisting of 113 students from schools throughout the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District, it’s the largest Commitment class ever.
It’s a pivotal moment for those students, said Deeren. Her career path began with an Introduction to Psychology class at NMC. She’s now pursuing her bachelor’s degree through Grand Valley State University at NMC’s University Center, and she eventually plans to get her master’s in social work.
“That’s where I found out what I wanted to do, was my first two years at NMC,” she said. “It really allowed me to have that self-discovery that I needed.”
Like Deeren, each student entering Commitment next week will have a chance for a full-tuition scholarship by meeting graduation and grade point requirements. For students outside Grand Traverse County, the value is up to $25,000. Commitment Scholarships are funded through the NMC Foundation and are a priority area for the college.
More than 1,000 students have gone through Commitment, with 91 percent completing the requirements.
Emily Sklodowske is another alumna.
“It was so significant. It was a huge turning point for me,” said the 2007 graduate of Benzie Central High School.
Sklodowske decided to try going away to school first. But after a year at Ferris, she returned to NMC where her Commitment scholarship was still available.
After a year here, Sklodowske was approved to use remaining scholarship funds on a study abroad trip to Italy. That hooked her on international travel and set the course for her career path.
“I knew, after Italy, that I had to go back. I had to keep doing that,” she said.
She now works at Passageways Travel in Traverse City and is planning a trip to Costa Rica in December. Her advice to incoming Commitment scholars? Do everything they can to maximize the opportunity.
“ I would go right straight to NMC after high school, if I could go back and change that,” she said, citing the “top-notch” faculty, classes and experiences she found on campus. “This is something you need to take advantage of.”
Sep 30, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College presents Allies for Inclusion: The Ability Exhibit, a traveling exhibit designed to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities through respect for others, comfort during interactions, and awareness of disability issues. Using a multi-media approach to demonstrate respect, comfort and awareness, the exhibit offers suggestions for becoming disability allies and educators.
Students, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to experience The Ability Exhibit October 18-20, 2015. OnOctober 18, The Ability Exhibit will be highlighted as part of The Big Draw-Grand Traverse, with a related art project and free admission. (more…)
Sep 30, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College presents the new season of Community Cinema, now called Indie Lens Pop-Up. Indie Lens Pop-Up is a neighborhood series that brings people together for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Featuring documentaries seen on the PBS seriesIndependent Lens, Indie Lens Pop-Up draws local residents, leaders, and organizations to discuss what matters most, from newsworthy topics to family and relationships. Build community. Spark conversation. Inspire change. (more…)
Sep 29, 2015 | Student News
Learn how your NMC credits can transfer to a Ferris bachelor’s degree. See how Ferris works with NMC to provide financial aid so you can earn your bachelor’s degree locally and affordably. Come to the Ferris Open House and talk to our friendly advisors and admissions staff. Register to WIN a $500 scholarship! Enjoy food and drink and free NEW t-shirts! Check us out on October 7 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on NMC’s campus in the Health and Science building lobby. RSVP to ferris.edu/traversecity.
Make an appointment with an academic advisor by calling our office at (231) 995-1734 or visiting our website at www.ferris.edu/statewide. (more…)
Sep 28, 2015 | Student News
All students will be receiving an email from SafeColleges asking them to complete a training course on the Campus SaVE Act. Please complete this training as soon as possible (the training will take approximately thirty minutes to complete). NMC takes students’ safety very seriously and would appreciate your participation in completing this very important training.
If you have any questions, please contact the Student Life Office at (231) 995-1118.
(more…)
Sep 28, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
The Community College Skilled Trades Equipment Program invites the public to join them for a community open house on October 9 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Building at 2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City. The open house will feature projects such as:
- Marine Technology Lab & ROV
- Advanced Electronics Lab
- Unmanned Aerial Systems Platforms
- Computer Technology Systems
- Nursing Simulation Equipment
Join us for an opportunity to tour some of the most sophisticated technology in the country. This event will celebrate the state of Michigan’s recognition of NMC as a leader in talent development.
(more…)
Sep 28, 2015 | Student News
Grand Valley State University in Traverse City will hold an information session regarding the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program offered at the NMC-University Center in Traverse City on October 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM in room 219. During this information session, there will be faculty and academic advisors available to answer any questions you have about the GVSU PAS program. To reserve a seat, please call (231) 995-1785, RSVP at www.gvsu.edu/traverse/, or email nminfo@gvsu.edu. (more…)
